2018 WST to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9827 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

2.8773 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9298 GTQ

2018 WST to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 2.9827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 2.8773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1054 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9235 to the December average rate of 2.9652, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9827 was down 0.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,913 GTQ

2017 Average 14,532 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 14,386 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.96 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9723

2.8865

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to GTQ Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.9230, compared to 2.9367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9230

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0935 GTQ (High: 2.9827 / Low: 2.8891). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 GTQ (High: 2.9043 / Low: 2.8856).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0935

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.9235) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9311), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-0.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.9235

2017 Avg (January) 2.9311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9827	2.8891	2.9235
February	2.9743	2.9157	2.9483
March	2.9753	2.9089	2.9283
April	2.9472	2.9055	2.9236
May	2.9124	2.8773	2.8972
June	2.9369	2.8951	2.9169
July	2.9043	2.8856	2.8937
August	2.9249	2.8922	2.8992
September	2.9820	2.9219	2.9578
October	2.9725	2.9198	2.9487
November	2.9694	2.9308	2.9554
December	2.9769	2.9499	2.9652